Nucleophilic Molar Ratio-Driven Kinetic Behavior in the Ring-Opening of Epoxidized Castor Oil Using Methanol and Hydrogen Peroxide

Key Points

• Kinetic behavior is significantly influenced by the nucleophilic molar ratio of methanol and hydrogen peroxide.
• The study demonstrates that varying the molar ratio alters the reaction rate during the ring-opening process.
• Analysis focused on the reaction dynamics of epoxidized castor oil under different conditions.
• Findings suggest optimizing conditions could lead to more efficient bio-based chemical processes.